2013-2014 Houston Baptist University Catalog
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Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Table of Contents Letter from the Provost Memberships Academic Calendar Academic Class Schedule Final Examination Schedule General Information Purpose of Catalog Student Responsibility Notice of Nondiscrimination and Equal Access Directory Information Accreditation History Vision, Mission and Purpose Nature of the Institution The Christian Liberal Arts Program The Campus Plan Student Life Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions International Student Admission Financial Services Academic Policies, Procedures, and Resources Academic Advising Academic Grievance Policy Academic Integrity Academic Load Academic Probation Academic Standing Academic Suspension Academic Warning Administrative Drop of a Student from a Course Americans with Disabilities Act Application for Degree Attendance Requirements Center for Global Initiatives in Education (CGIE) Challenge Examinations Classification of Undergraduate Students Commencement Course Numbers Course Validity Time Limitation Credit by Examination Cross-Listed Courses Dean’s List Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Page 1 Degree Plan Degrees with Distinction Dropping a Class Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Final Examinations Grade Appeal Process Health Professions Honors Program Human Subjects in Research Instructional Media Services Intellectual Property Internship Programs Learning Disability Accommodation Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Library Majors Military Service Credit Off-Campus Courses Pass-Fail Courses Pre-Law School Advisor Registration Procedure Repeated Courses Residency Requirement—Undergraduate ROTC Cross-Enrollment Program Army Navy Air Force Second Undergraduate Degrees Student Responsibility The Learning Center Transcripts Transfer Courses Transfer Orientation Transient Enrollment Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Undergraduate Grading System and Grade Points Undergraduate Transfer Credit Withdrawal from University Enrollment Undergraduate Degree Program Baccalaureate Degrees Undergraduate Degree Requirements Proficiencies Majors, Degrees, Certification Programs Liberal Arts Core Requirements Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Education Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Page 2 Bachelor of Arts - Music Major Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate Degree Program Graduate Program Policies Americans with Disabilities Act Graduate Academic Load Graduate Degree Application Graduate Degree Plan Graduate Grading System and Grade Points Graduate Residency Requirement Graduate Scholastic Standing Graduate Transfer Credit Learning Disability Accommodation Student Directory Information Time Limit on Length of Program Graduate Degree Programs Master of Accountancy Master of Arts in Biblical Languages Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Master of Arts in Philosophy Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Theological Studies Accelerated MATS Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Fine Arts Master of International Business Master of Liberal Arts Master of Science in Human Resources Management Master of Science in Management School of Business Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs School of Christian Thought Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs School of Fine Arts Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs School of Humanities Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs School of Nursing and Allied Health Undergraduate Programs College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Programs Pre-Professional Programs Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Page 3 Smith College of Liberal Arts Honors College Graduate Programs Course Descriptions Deans of the Academic Colleges and Schools University Faculty Memberships Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Association of Texas Graduate Schools Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Collegiate Athletic Association National Collegiate Honors Council National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Texas Intercollegiate Press Texas Organization of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education Texas State Board for Educator Certification The College Board This Catalog is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, HBU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided or any other subject addressed in this publication. Information is provided solely for the convenience of our applicants, students, students’ families, faculty, and staff. Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Page 4 Letter from the Provost Jesus was confronted by a rich young man with hard questions. Jesus pointed out that his questions could only be answered if he “sold all he had,” gave it to the poor, and followed Jesus. In our culture, intelligence and education represent wealth. College should be a time when you take those riches and place them in God’s hands. We will then be able to walk with God and find answers to our questions and develop even better questions as we continue our lives. Sadly, some of higher education has forgotten this high calling. The choice of a school like HBU is a move away from being a mere cog in the educational machine and a decision to prepare for a life of service. The university trained should give back to those without our opportunities, but too often we think only of our personal peace and affluence. By contrast HBU follows the great tradition of Western universities in placing service to God and country at the center of a well ordered life. You have a chance to be trained by servant-leaders to become global change agents, not for our glory, but for the good of humankind. Bring your questions this year to your classes. Discard easy inherited answers. Set yourself the task of following the argument, the Divine Logos of God, wherever He leads. We will all be transformed if you do. This is my second year as provost and Iam excited to sell all my old ideas, my old wealth, and take up a new task following Jesus. I am excited by what can be at this place in this time. Under the leadership of President Robert Sloan and the Trustees, supported by an outstanding assembly of faculty and staff, the University continues to renew its commitment to excellence in all facets of Christian higher education. To learn more about the University’s vision of Christian and academic excellence, I encourage you to read The Ten Pillars, HBU’s 12-year vision for growth and development. You may find it on the HBU website at http://www.hbu.edu/tenpillars. This 2013-2014 Catalog for Houston Baptist University reflects our commitment to our heritage. It contains policies and procedures for the various divisions and departments of the University. The answers to many of your questions are found within its pages. Always be sure to consult with your faculty advisor as you use this catalog in progress toward graduation and a life of service beyond. John Mark N. Reynolds Provost Houston Baptist University Catalog 2013-2014 Page 5 Academic Calendar The Academic Calendar includes only events that are of an academic nature, such as registration dates, add-drop dates, final examination schedule, etc. May 27 Memorial Day Holiday May 31 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration for Summer/Fall 2013 Semesters Summer, 2013 - JUNE FASTTERM 2013 (Part of the Summer 2013 Term) June 3 - 14 Two-Week June Fastterm Session (Monday-Friday) Prior to June 3 100% Refund for June Fastterm Classes dropped before June 4 June 3 6:00 pm: Last Date to Add/Last Date to Drop without a "W" for June Fastterm June 3 - 4 50% Refund for June Fastterm Classes dropped during this date period June 5 - 14 0% Refund for June Fastterm Classes dropped during this date period June 12 6:00 pm: Last Date to Drop with a "W" for June Fastterm June 14 Final Exams and End of June Fastterm June 18 Grades Posted for the June Fastterm July 11 Census Date for all Summer Sessions August 6 4:00 pm: Summer 2013 Candidate Grades Due in the Registrar's Office August 10 Summer Commencement August 12 4:00 pm: All Grades due in Registrar's Office Summer, 2013 - ALL SUMMER SESSION Prior to June 3 100% Refund for All-Summer Classes dropped prior to June 3 June 3 Classes Begin: All Summer Session June 3 - August 8 All-Summer Session June 3 - 9 90% Refund for All-Summer Session Classes dropped during this date period June 5 6:00 pm: Last Date to Add for All-Summer Session June 10 - 16 75% Refund for All-Summer Session Classes dropped during this date period June 17 - 19 50% Refund for All-Summer Session Classes dropped during this date period June 18 Last date to drop without a "W" for the All-Summer Session June 20 - 0% Refund for All-Summer Session Classes dropped during this date August 8 period July 11 Census Date for